MATARAM - A child died and another was missing as a result of being dragged by the flood in the Benjor River, Penujak Village, Central Lombok Regency, NTB.

Head of the Mataram Search and Rescue Office (SAR) Nanang Sigit said that his party received a report regarding flood waters in the river from the Head of Benjor Village, Friday, March 5 afternoon.

From temporary information, one child was dragged by the river flow and was found dead on behalf of Nisa. Meanwhile, those who have not been found are in the name of Febi (14), a resident of Praya District, Central Lombok.

One other victim named Lisa, was found safe by the joint SAR team. The teenager was evacuated to the Penujak Health Center, Central Lombok Regency.

Nanang said that the information received from the village head of Benjor was that this incident occurred when the three children were bathing in the Benjor River. Suddenly there was a flood and dragged the three of them.

"Two people have been found, one is dead, and one is safe. Another child is still in search," he said.

The Mataram SAR Office deployed a rescue team to conduct searches using water search and rescue equipment and other supporting equipment.

The search for one victim who was still missing also involved members of the Praya Sub-District Military Command (Koramil), members of the Praya Sector Police, members of the Central Lombok Regional Disaster Management Agency and elements of the local community.


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